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equal in status with israel, and the united states. and anybody else belonging to the u.n. just for some context here, though, the plo has been a permanent observer. that's been their status since 1974. and that has given palestinians the right to speak out and be heard at the assembly. but it doesn't give them a right to vote. richard roth, who covers the u.n. extensively and is our cnn favorite on this topic, is there to really give a little more context as to what they wanted to and what kind of status it would give them and how far up in status it would actually elevate them. richard, tell us what it means. >> okay. first, just to clarify, hamas not really here with the palestinians. the palestinian president abbas is in new york, met with the secretary general last night. yes, this is, as usual with the u.n., words matter. sometimes one letter in a document could be a time bomb. what we have here is the u.n. upgrading later today the status of the palestinians here. they are in effect going to become sort of a state within a group of states. but really, as you mentione
equal in status with israel, and the united states. and anybody else belonging to the u.n. just for some context here, though, the plo has been a permanent observer. that's been their status since 1974. and that has given palestinians the right to speak out and be heard at the assembly. but it doesn't give them a right to vote. richard roth, who covers the u.n. extensively and is our cnn favorite on this topic, is there to really give a little more context as to what they wanted to and what...
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that would help the process of delegitimizing israel in the eyes of the world, presenting israel as a criminal. that's an issue which is of great concern. >> the fact of the matter, that will only setback actual peace negotiations. martin fletcher in tel aviv. thank you. busy week for you. >>> up next, breaking with boehner. the first republican to endorse the president's version of a compromise on taxes to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. oklahoma congressman tom cole joins me next. first, a look ahead at the president's schedule. one big thing on the schedule today that everybody is fairly interested in. that's that lunch with mitt romney. we're told no cameras. we'll see. we of the white house press corps officially protesting. we'd like to force them to let there be some official fourth estate coverage of this historic event. we'll see if they grant it. you're watching "the daily rundown" only on msnbc. a winter wonderland doesn't just happen. it takes some doing. some coordinating. and a trip to the one place with the new ideas that help us pull it all together. from the things
that would help the process of delegitimizing israel in the eyes of the world, presenting israel as a criminal. that's an issue which is of great concern. >> the fact of the matter, that will only setback actual peace negotiations. martin fletcher in tel aviv. thank you. busy week for you. >>> up next, breaking with boehner. the first republican to endorse the president's version of a compromise on taxes to avoid going over the fiscal cliff. oklahoma congressman tom cole joins me...
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thanks for spending part of your saturday with us here on r t our top story israel's filed a complaint at the u.n. after three syrian tanks entered the de-militarized zone between the two countries breaching a decades old cease fire agreement more details for our middle east correspondent paula sleeper. what we're hearing from these maybe defense establishment is that they do believe that this syrian tank movement is linked to infighting in syria and is not an act of aggression against the state of israel she having said that though the i.d.f. has been on the lookout for precisely this kind of development for several months now it has since the syrian infighting approached the israeli border the i.d.f. has filed a complaint with the united nations over the cease fire violation and at the same time it has raised its alert in the north of the concrete what it is now waiting for is for the united nations disengagement force to oversee the withdrawal of these tanks that into this demilitarized zone in the central golan heights at the same time we understand that the tanks were taking part
thanks for spending part of your saturday with us here on r t our top story israel's filed a complaint at the u.n. after three syrian tanks entered the de-militarized zone between the two countries breaching a decades old cease fire agreement more details for our middle east correspondent paula sleeper. what we're hearing from these maybe defense establishment is that they do believe that this syrian tank movement is linked to infighting in syria and is not an act of aggression against the...
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this is something that israel and the u.s. have spent months lobbying against. i want to bring in jim clancy to put this in perspective here from cnn international. jim, first of all, what does this mean in very plain terms, for the palestinians if they get this upgraded status at the u.n., the significance? >> somebody calls them a state. they are allowed to join international organizations. they're even allowed to join the international criminal court. now, this is what worries israel and the united states because in doing so, they could file complaints with the court about the occupation, how palestinians are being treated. right now they have no such recourse. this is what could trigger a backlash by the u.s. and israel, who are downplaying it now saying that it's really meaningless, it doesn't have much meaning, and in a sense they're right, but for the palestinians, as can you see there in ramallah, it has incredible meaning, and it's got meaning for mahmoud abbas and fatah. this is a group completely sidelined by what hamas was doing in gaza. these are th
this is something that israel and the u.s. have spent months lobbying against. i want to bring in jim clancy to put this in perspective here from cnn international. jim, first of all, what does this mean in very plain terms, for the palestinians if they get this upgraded status at the u.n., the significance? >> somebody calls them a state. they are allowed to join international organizations. they're even allowed to join the international criminal court. now, this is what worries israel...
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it is summit in israel's interest to push a two state solution to keep up the pressure. on the issue of a potential vote that the united nations it is our view and the foreign secretary said this out yesterday in some detail, the palestinians should not take this to the un in the short term and we urged them not to do that. if they do so we will have to consider the right way to vote. in an end point is this. we will not solve this problem that the united nations. this problem will be solved by israelis and palestinians sitting at the negotiating table. there may be dangers from pushing the too early in terms of a cutoff of funds for the palestinian authority and other consequences that could follow so in the end bets get negotiations going rather than discussions at the u.n.. >> if the prime minister wants to send a clear message to scotland and england belong together shouldn't he be doing his best to make sure the principal road from london is not going to come back? >> my friend makes a very attractive bid for the statement and the chancellor is not here but i'm sure
it is summit in israel's interest to push a two state solution to keep up the pressure. on the issue of a potential vote that the united nations it is our view and the foreign secretary said this out yesterday in some detail, the palestinians should not take this to the un in the short term and we urged them not to do that. if they do so we will have to consider the right way to vote. in an end point is this. we will not solve this problem that the united nations. this problem will be solved by...
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it is summit in israel's interest to push a two state solution to keep up the pressure. on the issue of a potential vote that the united nations it is our view and the foreign secretary said this out yesterday in some detail, the palestinians should not take this to the un in the short term and we urged them not to do that. if they do so we will have to consider the right way to vote. in an end point is this. we will not solve this problem that the united nations. this problem will be solved by israelis and palestinians sitting at the negotiating table. there may be dangers from pushing the too early in terms of a cutoff of funds for the palestinian authority and other consequences that could follow so in the end bets get negotiations going rather than discussions at the u.n.. >> if the prime minister wants to send a clear message to scotland and england belong together shouldn't he be doing his best to make sure the principal road from london is not going to come back? >> my friend makes a very attractive bid for the statement and the chancellor is not here but i'm sure
it is summit in israel's interest to push a two state solution to keep up the pressure. on the issue of a potential vote that the united nations it is our view and the foreign secretary said this out yesterday in some detail, the palestinians should not take this to the un in the short term and we urged them not to do that. if they do so we will have to consider the right way to vote. in an end point is this. we will not solve this problem that the united nations. this problem will be solved by...
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and israel. a look at that coming up inside the fox report. >>> here at night fall, the search is on. the coast guard look for two missing oil rig workers. we reported for hours on this friday the news as it was breaking on the explosion off the coast of louisiana. that platform burned. the fire is out now. it happened in the gulf of mexico about 25 miles southeast of grand isle. houston-based black elk energy confirmed all of this. hospital officials in new orleans saying they're treating four workers who are in critical condition with second and third degree burns over much of their bodies. the coast guard reports using helicopters and boats now to try to find the workers who were still missing. this comes just one day after oil giant bp agreed to felony charges and a record $4.5 billion settlement for the 2010 deep water horizon disaster. phil keating with the news live from south florida now. what triggered today's fire? >> it appears to be a maintenance crew using a blade saw to cut some pip
and israel. a look at that coming up inside the fox report. >>> here at night fall, the search is on. the coast guard look for two missing oil rig workers. we reported for hours on this friday the news as it was breaking on the explosion off the coast of louisiana. that platform burned. the fire is out now. it happened in the gulf of mexico about 25 miles southeast of grand isle. houston-based black elk energy confirmed all of this. hospital officials in new orleans saying they're...
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of course they believe that somebody would be israel. yasser arafat died in 2004. doctors say he died of a stroke but there have been rumors that israeli secret agents assassinated him with a radioactive poison. the israeli government has denied involvement in his death. eight years ago palestinians launches an investigation but it stalled until a swiss firm just this summer reported it discovered a sophisticated poison on yasser arafat's clothing. david lee miller is live in jerusalem with more. this is likely the investigation that will solve this? >>reporter: well, you could call this "csi." it could solve the mystery but many say it is a long shot the remember, many palestinians want the investigation to take place, among them the widow of yasser arafat. this is a sensitive matter taking place today behind blue tarps to keep away the tv cameras and the issue was raised by scientists working on a tv documentary say they found it on his clothing and personal items, as well, such as toothbrush and head scarf. the problem they faced, it decays very quickly, in as l
of course they believe that somebody would be israel. yasser arafat died in 2004. doctors say he died of a stroke but there have been rumors that israeli secret agents assassinated him with a radioactive poison. the israeli government has denied involvement in his death. eight years ago palestinians launches an investigation but it stalled until a swiss firm just this summer reported it discovered a sophisticated poison on yasser arafat's clothing. david lee miller is live in jerusalem with...
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it's not happy with israel. it's already reached out to president obama and asked the president to put an end to this aggression. fred maken is in jerusalem. and fred, tell us why egypt is such a concern this time around. >> oh, egypt is a huge concern this time around, carol, because first of all, it has a new and very islamist government in place that, of course, for many people especially hamas in gaza believe it's more on the sides of hamas than governments in egypt have been before. there are people who believe egypt might not stand idle by as this is happening as the government did in the past when hosni mubarak was still in power. certainly egypt plays a lynchpin role in all of this. the egyptians not very happy, not only did they call for condemnation of israeli air strikes in gaza but also recalled their ambassador here from israel and responded the israeli ambassador. certainly egypt is a big concern. meanwhile, the israeli military operation in gaza is going on. there have been further air strikes. ab
it's not happy with israel. it's already reached out to president obama and asked the president to put an end to this aggression. fred maken is in jerusalem. and fred, tell us why egypt is such a concern this time around. >> oh, egypt is a huge concern this time around, carol, because first of all, it has a new and very islamist government in place that, of course, for many people especially hamas in gaza believe it's more on the sides of hamas than governments in egypt have been before....
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that's what israel wants to do. we saw how israel says they've destroyed most of those weapons, nevertheless for the first time, there were two long-range rockets fired from gaza towards tel aviv area for the first time, sirens surrounded in cel behind me this evening. two rockets fell harmlessly, close in fields near tel aviv. israel's trying to destroy that threat and say they'll do anything to destroy the threat, threat is still real. yes a ground invasion i would say is a legitimate fear among palestinians it could happen. >> this happen. ss in the context of no ongoing negotiations, nothing has happened on the palestinian front. they have gone to the united nations general assembly for some sort of informal or symbolic status, having a year ago lost their bid for some statehood declared by the security council. what happens next from that perspective? >> well, first of all from a palestinian perspective, two main palestinians factions have been at odds for years. they have been unable to put together a united p
that's what israel wants to do. we saw how israel says they've destroyed most of those weapons, nevertheless for the first time, there were two long-range rockets fired from gaza towards tel aviv area for the first time, sirens surrounded in cel behind me this evening. two rockets fell harmlessly, close in fields near tel aviv. israel's trying to destroy that threat and say they'll do anything to destroy the threat, threat is still real. yes a ground invasion i would say is a legitimate fear...
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and the land of israel. [applause] mr. president, the people of israel wait for a palestinian leader in that that is willing to follow in the path -- the world waits for president abbas to speak the truth of peace that can only be achieved through negotiation by recognizing israel as a jewish state. it waits for him to tell him that he will address israel's security needs and end the conflict once and for all. he prefers symbolism over reality, as long as he refers to travel to new york for you and resolutions rather than travel to jerusalem for hope and dialogue, any hope of peace would be out of reach. israel has always extended its hand in peace and will always extend its hand for peace. when we faced an arab leader who wanted peace, we made peace. time and again, we have been met with rejection for our offers and denial of our rights and terrorism. the only thing his story about this speech how much he has ignored history. the truth is that 65 years ago today, the united nations voted to petition the bri
and the land of israel. [applause] mr. president, the people of israel wait for a palestinian leader in that that is willing to follow in the path -- the world waits for president abbas to speak the truth of peace that can only be achieved through negotiation by recognizing israel as a jewish state. it waits for him to tell him that he will address israel's security needs and end the conflict once and for all. he prefers symbolism over reality, as long as he refers to travel to new york for you...
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israel- unfriendly than previous administrations in a very israel-friendly country, especially obama, who does not have the best of relationships with benjamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister. they had to do this publicly. of course, they say that it is for different reasons. they say the only way to a palestinian state it is through direct negotiations. we all know that has not worked in the past years, especially the obama administration. the administration has failed, actually, to do anything for the peace process, and some are hoping it might change with the new administration. secretary clinton is leaving, and there are hopes that may be things will pick up again with her successor. >> thanks for the update. >> now for the view from jerusalem, let's cross over to our correspondent who is standing by for us there. the israeli prime minister has condemned the palestinian move. can you tell us more about how israel views this? >> i think israel is concerned that through this upgrade, palestinians could challenge israel legally and diplomatically now. in past weeks, we have he
israel- unfriendly than previous administrations in a very israel-friendly country, especially obama, who does not have the best of relationships with benjamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister. they had to do this publicly. of course, they say that it is for different reasons. they say the only way to a palestinian state it is through direct negotiations. we all know that has not worked in the past years, especially the obama administration. the administration has failed, actually, to do...
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he was in israel near the gaza border. a volley of rockets triggering warning sirens for the first name in decades. we'll get live report from inside israel coming next. he [ male announcer ] break from the holiday stress. ship fedex express by december 22nd for christmas delivery. sven gets great rewards for his small business! how does this thing work? oh, i like it! [ garth ] sven's small business earns 2% cash back on every purche, everday! woo-hoo!!! so that's ten security gators, right? put them on my spark card! why settle for less? testing hot tar... great sinesses deserve great rewards! [ male announcer ] the spark business card from capital one. choose unlimited rewards with 2% cash back or double miles on every purchase, every day! what's in your wallet? here's your invoice. >> continuing coverage of our top story tonight. the dramatic and deadly surge and violence between israel and the gaza. the israeli military has now moved its troops to the border and rocket attacks from the gaza triggered air sirens in tel
he was in israel near the gaza border. a volley of rockets triggering warning sirens for the first name in decades. we'll get live report from inside israel coming next. he [ male announcer ] break from the holiday stress. ship fedex express by december 22nd for christmas delivery. sven gets great rewards for his small business! how does this thing work? oh, i like it! [ garth ] sven's small business earns 2% cash back on every purche, everday! woo-hoo!!! so that's ten security gators, right?...
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it shows the amount of real time operational intelligence the israels have. they have been planning this operation for a while. they put it into motion quickly. they killed him, a couple of other hamas targets and then began systematically taking out a number of facilities inside gaza used by hamas. tonight it is dark and still there are teams in the area and we hear the buzzing of the drones in the year that continue to target stuff inside of gaza. hamas for their part has a funeral tomorrow to bury their dead tomorrow. they say the retaliation will begin. it will put will million or so people inside the gaza strip in very much harm's way. >>shepard: hamas threated to attack not just along the border, there, but, also in tel aviv which is a dramatic escalation. are military leaders planning for a long war, is that the thinking? >>reporter: they say they have ground forces on site. (inaudible). >> the prime minister today said in a president clinton -- in a press conference said they would take out the long-range missiles. but if there anything less in the ga
it shows the amount of real time operational intelligence the israels have. they have been planning this operation for a while. they put it into motion quickly. they killed him, a couple of other hamas targets and then began systematically taking out a number of facilities inside gaza used by hamas. tonight it is dark and still there are teams in the area and we hear the buzzing of the drones in the year that continue to target stuff inside of gaza. hamas for their part has a funeral tomorrow...
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retaliates against hamas for rockets launched into israel. the u.n. security council held an emergency meeting. ultimately, no action taken. millions more did the death -- mourned the death of the hamas leader. an investigation under way over an apparent theft in the pittsburgh steelers locker room. the team says somebody stole mike shanahan's passport and about $3,700 in cash. and-become the team said the items were found -- initially the team said the items were found, but that is not the case. a green belt than this. after he says he was evicted from his home without any warning and while his stuff was on the streets, he fell victim to seeds. john gonzalez explains. >> this 36-year-old has lived here more than a year. he came home to this, finding all of his belongings out on the street. >> it clearly says november 19, 2012, trial date. he has been the victim, but he does not understand -- evicted but does not understand why. he admits he was laid on his rent, but records show he paid all of it except $30 in late fees he was to appear in c
retaliates against hamas for rockets launched into israel. the u.n. security council held an emergency meeting. ultimately, no action taken. millions more did the death -- mourned the death of the hamas leader. an investigation under way over an apparent theft in the pittsburgh steelers locker room. the team says somebody stole mike shanahan's passport and about $3,700 in cash. and-become the team said the items were found -- initially the team said the items were found, but that is not the...
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over the weekend i spoke twice to the israeli prime minister, wants to the president of israel. my friend the foreign secretary is working on this as well to be -- persuade both sides the need a ceasefire and beyond that we need proper discussion about the future of israel and palestine. i agree with the prime minister. he is right to say any cease-fire deal can only be turned into a permanent peace if there are meaningful resumption of negotiations. this week have shown once again there is neither peace nor a peace process. the reality is t international community dumped their responsibility for the abject failure of having meaningful negotiations nine years on from the promise of a road map to peace. what was set out to the past -- beyond the hopes for a cease-fire need to be taken to pressure both sides into meaningful negotiations. >> first of all let me agree that we do need a process to be put in place and we need to do everything we can to persuade president obama this should be leading priority for his second presidential term but i would make this point that of course w
over the weekend i spoke twice to the israeli prime minister, wants to the president of israel. my friend the foreign secretary is working on this as well to be -- persuade both sides the need a ceasefire and beyond that we need proper discussion about the future of israel and palestine. i agree with the prime minister. he is right to say any cease-fire deal can only be turned into a permanent peace if there are meaningful resumption of negotiations. this week have shown once again there is...
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hamas and israel going on. it seemed mahmoud abbas becoming an influential figure here in the palestinian territories. a lot of people here also in the west bank that said hamas was essentially the one that stands up to israel. mahmoud abbas was seen as very weak. if you look at the several few days before this u.n. bid in the run up to all this, his poll numbers have really increased. he has gotten a lot more popular here in the palestinian territory. so, certainly, in many ways, this speech that he gave before that vote was a make or break moment for mahmoud abbas. it seems as though he carried some momentum from that. it's unclear, however, wolf, how long that is going to last. because tomorrow people are going to wake up and they're going to notice not much is going to change. the actual status of the palestinian territories really hasn't changed very much on the ground. that is something that israel has been saying, as well. they say in the end, this is a piece of paper. however, this is by no means that s
hamas and israel going on. it seemed mahmoud abbas becoming an influential figure here in the palestinian territories. a lot of people here also in the west bank that said hamas was essentially the one that stands up to israel. mahmoud abbas was seen as very weak. if you look at the several few days before this u.n. bid in the run up to all this, his poll numbers have really increased. he has gotten a lot more popular here in the palestinian territory. so, certainly, in many ways, this speech...
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israel has toned down the threat but was should drop them altogether as congress. it makes no sense to punish pun palestinian committed to a peaceful solution. it now needs to put its energies into forging commitments to restart the peace talks. >> i think that's critical. the next two months, how we react to this, obviously congress may well try to eliminate all aid to the palestinian authority. that has its own problems in terms of driving them towards potential bankruptcy. israel has potential weapon in withholding tax revenue, collects on behalf of the palestinians. the best outcome here would be the united states goes well, we regret this, let's move on. and then the other aspect would, standing up immediately after this, but today in the u.n. and and say, i'm prepared to go into negotiations without preconditions. if you get those three, you know, legs of the stool, now you have something to kind of work with, if otherwise if everyone takes their own unilateral action you come out of this again, empowering hamas. >> p.j., where is the white house on this? i m
israel has toned down the threat but was should drop them altogether as congress. it makes no sense to punish pun palestinian committed to a peaceful solution. it now needs to put its energies into forging commitments to restart the peace talks. >> i think that's critical. the next two months, how we react to this, obviously congress may well try to eliminate all aid to the palestinian authority. that has its own problems in terms of driving them towards potential bankruptcy. israel has...
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southern israel was not quite so lucky. there were five people injured there when a house was targeted by one of the rockets. today the deadliest day for gaza, more than 20 have been killed. the deadliest attack over the course of the day was in a residential building. more than 12 people were killed when the building was hit. and then proceeded to collapse. most of the people that were killed were from the same family, including women and children. richard? >> stephanie, we've been watching channel 2 news out of israel, quoting hamas saying the negotiations for the cease-fire have failed. and saying that 90% of demands, that was hamas is saying. 90% of demands have been met what are you hearing about the cease-fire? >> well our understanding is that those talks continue. even though those comments are being reported by israeli tv, coming from hamas, that the delegates from the palestinian side and from the israeli side. as well as egyptians and a qatari envoy are still talking about the cease-fire possibility. here on the
southern israel was not quite so lucky. there were five people injured there when a house was targeted by one of the rockets. today the deadliest day for gaza, more than 20 have been killed. the deadliest attack over the course of the day was in a residential building. more than 12 people were killed when the building was hit. and then proceeded to collapse. most of the people that were killed were from the same family, including women and children. richard? >> stephanie, we've been...
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and israel could be just hours away from a ground invasion have been issued for the six point in order to avert. there's a whole raft of legislation which stops. what you believe it we don't have freedom of speech of the brits fight for the right to protest as a public order act aims to even the most harmless of insults regardless of whether anyone is actually offended. safe landing for international space station crew members. for four months. international news and comment live from moscow this is twenty four hours a day israeli missiles have hit a media complex in gaza for a second time sending huge plumes of smoke into the air at least two people are reported killed including a senior leader the attack comes a day after six people were injured in a separate airstrike on the building terry fear who is in gaza tells us what he's witnessed so far. the i'll shoot building which roughly translates as the shot the sunshine tower is home to various media organizations and i.c.t. organizations here in the gaza strip it's known as such as one of the two most principal buildings for this res
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first and foremost recognize israel as the jewish homeland. that's something the palestinians are not likely to agree to do any time soon. team fox coverage continues now. david lee miller live this evening in jerusalem. david lee? >> shepard, israeli reaction it was quick and by and large it was predictable. the office of the prime minister benjamin netanyahu issued a statement after the appearance at the u.n. by the palestinian president mahmoud abbas. that statement said and i quote the word watched the defamatory and venomous speech full of propaganda the ids defense bosses and the citizens of israel. someone who wants peace does not talk in such a manner. truly before the vote burned palestinian flag here in jerusalem. the u.n. vote diplomatic terrorism but in the last few days after realizing the vote was going to have overwhelming support, tried to down play its significance. israeli defense minister ehud barak in washington today meeting with leon panetta says the vote does not replace peace talks. >> i see that nothing can replace on
first and foremost recognize israel as the jewish homeland. that's something the palestinians are not likely to agree to do any time soon. team fox coverage continues now. david lee miller live this evening in jerusalem. david lee? >> shepard, israeli reaction it was quick and by and large it was predictable. the office of the prime minister benjamin netanyahu issued a statement after the appearance at the u.n. by the palestinian president mahmoud abbas. that statement said and i quote...
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in israel, egypt and ramala. that begins tomorrow morning this morning, new rocket launches into jerusalem. israelis carrying ought more than 80 air strikes overnight. launching 95 rockets back across the border. 38 more palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours. cnn has the gaza conflict covered from all sides. arwa damon is on the ground in gaza city. and fred pleitgen is in ashkelon, israel. let's begin with frederick. >> reporter: can you so that city you see down here, that is already part of the gaza strip. what we're hearing, as we're reporting here, is that israeli warplanes are overhead and also drones that are circling in the area, basically constantly. there's also some firing going on. we believe that's outgoing artillery fire by the israeli military. we're not sure what that's about, if they're targeting anything or calibrating their weapons. very close to here, obviously, they have a big military buildup with a lot of forces there that might be calibrating their weapons, of course, for a po
in israel, egypt and ramala. that begins tomorrow morning this morning, new rocket launches into jerusalem. israelis carrying ought more than 80 air strikes overnight. launching 95 rockets back across the border. 38 more palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours. cnn has the gaza conflict covered from all sides. arwa damon is on the ground in gaza city. and fred pleitgen is in ashkelon, israel. let's begin with frederick. >> reporter: can you so that city you see down here, that...
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. >> in cairo today delegations from israel and hamas are there for indirect talks to work on details beyond the initial cease-fire. i have a list of topics they're expected to cover, opening border crossings, easing israel's economic blockade and what do you expect from these discussions today? what are the chances any progress will be made? >> i think these already tough discussions. all the leverage that comes with having the military action on going is gone now. the pressure to make tough concessions and compromises is diminished and morsi is very distracted biz his own domestic crisis. i think you can have these talks go on for some time without major changes and that sets up the prospect for more conflict in the future. >> during this time if it takes awhile will the cease-fire hold? >> i think right now neither side has interest and i think more israel if iran starts to rearm hamas very quickly and i think they will see that as an untenable situation and it is possible you could over the next weeks see a resumption in some level of fighting. >> michael sing, good to see you. th
. >> in cairo today delegations from israel and hamas are there for indirect talks to work on details beyond the initial cease-fire. i have a list of topics they're expected to cover, opening border crossings, easing israel's economic blockade and what do you expect from these discussions today? what are the chances any progress will be made? >> i think these already tough discussions. all the leverage that comes with having the military action on going is gone now. the pressure to...
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/israel relations after the elections here. the prime minister here in israel, prime minister netanyahu, and president obama have a very icy relationship. the prime minister all but endorsed governor romney in the past election, and there's been a lot of fear here that now a second term president obama will take a much tougher line against israel when it comes to iran, when it comes to the palestinians. there has been some vocal, hostile, very negative reaction here by israeli politicians to president obama's re-election, and there's a lot of anger at the prime minister for making israel and the united states' support of israel a partisan issue, a political issue during the presidential election. and just to give you a kind of sense of how it looks from here, somebody who's very keyed in this to the u.s./israeli relationship told me that president obama is going to eat, quote: grilled bebe for lunch coming inauguration day. megyn: as leland just mentioned, israel's prime minister warned that his country will go it alone against
/israel relations after the elections here. the prime minister here in israel, prime minister netanyahu, and president obama have a very icy relationship. the prime minister all but endorsed governor romney in the past election, and there's been a lot of fear here that now a second term president obama will take a much tougher line against israel when it comes to iran, when it comes to the palestinians. there has been some vocal, hostile, very negative reaction here by israeli politicians to...
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israel and the u.s. were opposed. it could delay hopes for achieving an independent palestinian state through peace talks. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton said the vote was unfortunate and counterproductive. >> a landmark day in and often turbulent history. jubilant palestinians to i heard there president demand what he said was their basic right to self-determination. >> the moment has arrived for the world to see clearly. enough with the settlements and occupation we are here now. >> after days of diplomacy, the majority backed palestine's bid to be recognized as a nation, but without full membership. many in a yasser arafat a square felt this was a symbolic than significant day, were the of celebration. a little -- the political activists are happy, but know that the struggle continues. >> we learned not to get our hopes up, not to get high expectations. we will wait. but we feel that we are heading in the right direction. >> israeli control over the occupied territories will not end as a result of the u.n.
israel and the u.s. were opposed. it could delay hopes for achieving an independent palestinian state through peace talks. u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton said the vote was unfortunate and counterproductive. >> a landmark day in and often turbulent history. jubilant palestinians to i heard there president demand what he said was their basic right to self-determination. >> the moment has arrived for the world to see clearly. enough with the settlements and occupation we are...
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. -- gaza and israel. it would further damage the hope of peace and security. does the foreign secretary further accept that given reports of overflowing wards in hospitals and the prior degradation of those facilityings as a result of the blockade, it is urgent that the free and unfettered access is guaranteed for medical and humanitarian personnel? will he also set up what discussions he has held with the egyptians about humanitarian access and specifically iranian missile technology not only during these volatile days of conflict, but also in the longer term? on saturday we on this side to have house called for a full-scale u.n. diomatic initiative to end the violence. we urged the u.n. secretary to travel to the region and ll that many that he has now done so because it will be vital in helping to bring this cnflict to an end. past military angst -- action has failed to bring peace. alongside the suffering of the palestinian people. occupation and blockade is not a strategy for peace, it is a recipe fo
. -- gaza and israel. it would further damage the hope of peace and security. does the foreign secretary further accept that given reports of overflowing wards in hospitals and the prior degradation of those facilityings as a result of the blockade, it is urgent that the free and unfettered access is guaranteed for medical and humanitarian personnel? will he also set up what discussions he has held with the egyptians about humanitarian access and specifically iranian missile technology not only...
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according to israel, this is a house belonging to a senior official of hamas, but at the same time there were 12 people inside of that house, including four women and four children. all of them killed. so many people are condemning that attack. meanwhile, it is nighttime here and the people of gaza are bracing themselves for what could be another night of deadly attacks despite the diplomatic activity in cairo. negotiations are under way as well as palestinian factions as to what to do next, but those here in gaza say they are preparing for a ground invasion, and meaning if israel launches a war, they will fight and they are prepared to defend their territory as they say and on the same side israelis say they have finalized preparation for a ground invasion and now it is a matter of a political decision, and certainly something that everybody in cairo is trying to avert, but one that everybody here thinks it is not going to be averted any time soon. thomas? >> well, you talk about the diplomatic conversations in cairo, and what is on the table? what terms are being discussed? >> well, tw
according to israel, this is a house belonging to a senior official of hamas, but at the same time there were 12 people inside of that house, including four women and four children. all of them killed. so many people are condemning that attack. meanwhile, it is nighttime here and the people of gaza are bracing themselves for what could be another night of deadly attacks despite the diplomatic activity in cairo. negotiations are under way as well as palestinian factions as to what to do next,...
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>> the administration has been very supportive of israel initially saying the cause for israel military action against gaza was the continuing rain of missile comes from gaza since the last cease-fire broke down. israelis tell me there have been 700 missiles and they essentially paralyzed the southern parent of israel. people just have to go indoors every time they hear the sirens. in the excellent reports on the scene from your correspondents i heard two new things, one the role of the egyptian president, a different kind of president we have seen in egypt, member of the muslim brotherhood, working with another strong islamist, the prime minister of turkey. the danger for israel is that they would move away from the cold peace egypt has. the opportunity for israel is they would take greater ownership of hamas and broker a cease-fire. the other new thing-- and it is really important soo israel is beginning to have a real missile defense. if your viewers go to youtube and just punch in iron dome, which is the name of this system, paid for partly with u.s. tax money, they will see amazing
>> the administration has been very supportive of israel initially saying the cause for israel military action against gaza was the continuing rain of missile comes from gaza since the last cease-fire broke down. israelis tell me there have been 700 missiles and they essentially paralyzed the southern parent of israel. people just have to go indoors every time they hear the sirens. in the excellent reports on the scene from your correspondents i heard two new things, one the role of the...
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but where does israel extend the hand of diplomacy, where does israel stand firm? also, as woe are focusing on iran, should isisrael -- should israel be careful not to take its eye off of hamas? >> well, israel extends its hand in diploam ausall the time. we did this time. we are very receptive and very attentive to the wishes and words of secretary clinton. we cooperated with the egyptian president and we gave peace a chance. we also are doing all we can to make the life of our palestinian neighbors better, both in quality and in the standard of living in the west bank. i think that the one thing that the hamas should watch and especially the people in gaza who are held hostage in this world's largest prison by hamas should watch the way their brethren in the west bank live in peace and safety and security and in prosperity. i think most palestinians really want that. at the same time, because hamas is indeed a proxy of iran, we're not taking our eyes off the ball, neither of hamas, nor of iran. and in a way, what you saw over the last few days was also a demonstr
but where does israel extend the hand of diplomacy, where does israel stand firm? also, as woe are focusing on iran, should isisrael -- should israel be careful not to take its eye off of hamas? >> well, israel extends its hand in diploam ausall the time. we did this time. we are very receptive and very attentive to the wishes and words of secretary clinton. we cooperated with the egyptian president and we gave peace a chance. we also are doing all we can to make the life of our...
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and her egyptian counterpart announced the deal to end hostilities and greater cooperation between israel and gaza in the near future. >> the united states welcomes the agreement today for a cease-fire in gaza, for it to hold, the rocket attacks must end. a broader calm returned. the people of this region deserve the chance to live free from fear and violence and today's agreement is a step in the right direction that we should build on. >> this news comes after more than a week of violence that claimed 140 palestinian and 5 israeli lives. obviously, this day belongs to the israelis and palestinians. but americans should also look at today as proof that we got it right on election day. i want you to take a look at that scene again. that moment lasted just a few minutes. but it represents a week of slow, deliberate diplomacy by the president, secretary clinton and obama's foreign policy team. and a lot of patience. there was no sabre rattling, no caustic words, no cheap shots. for that you needed to turn to the republicans. >> if this god forbid conflict escalates, again, it is a sign of a
and her egyptian counterpart announced the deal to end hostilities and greater cooperation between israel and gaza in the near future. >> the united states welcomes the agreement today for a cease-fire in gaza, for it to hold, the rocket attacks must end. a broader calm returned. the people of this region deserve the chance to live free from fear and violence and today's agreement is a step in the right direction that we should build on. >> this news comes after more than a week of...
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tensions escalating between israel and the palestinians are reducing the chances of a war between israel and iran so this is causing oil prices to go. now gas from has completed last stage of negotiations to build a south stream a direct natural gas pipeline to central and southern europe the gas meters sea has sealed the twenty billion dollar deal with bulgaria today casey pilbeam is a quarter with it well gary was the last prodigy to sign the south stream pipeline contract and now all is set for construction to commence on december the seventh a bit about the pipeline itself that is the second one of the north stream to actually send to read not true russian gas to europe and it ok about after the price of gas was the last of which happened in two thousand and nine which was the european currency was all right she dealt with that. as well as a rather cold winter as a result as well not the time russia ukraine of siphoning off the gas which was meant for the continent and the south stream pipeline is meant to avoid potential conflicts in the future in the south stream pipeline will go f
tensions escalating between israel and the palestinians are reducing the chances of a war between israel and iran so this is causing oil prices to go. now gas from has completed last stage of negotiations to build a south stream a direct natural gas pipeline to central and southern europe the gas meters sea has sealed the twenty billion dollar deal with bulgaria today casey pilbeam is a quarter with it well gary was the last prodigy to sign the south stream pipeline contract and now all is set...
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believes and has consistently believed for decades that only direct peace talks between israel and the palestinians can achieve a long lasting settlement. not through international organizations such as the united nations. though, the u.n. could eventually be helpful once there is a peace. the united states, canada, and very few others here voted in the negative. the palestinians didn't get all the european support they wanted. this morning actually canada is recalling some of its ambassa r ambassadors from new york and in the middle east for consultations probably for security reasons. canada gave a very public opposition speech before this vote. but the -- you mentioned is it symbolic, is it political, what are the significance -- what is it? it could be all of it, because now the palestinians could join international organizations and treaties such as the international criminal court and perhaps challenge and go after and accuse israel for war crimes for any future actions, maybe join aviation treaties, maybe control the water off its coast in the middle east, it's all unclear how f
believes and has consistently believed for decades that only direct peace talks between israel and the palestinians can achieve a long lasting settlement. not through international organizations such as the united nations. though, the u.n. could eventually be helpful once there is a peace. the united states, canada, and very few others here voted in the negative. the palestinians didn't get all the european support they wanted. this morning actually canada is recalling some of its ambassa r...
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for now fighters for israel and hamas show little sign of letting up. more than 130 people have died in a week of fighting. israeli forces carried out air strikes and fired shells at the gaza strip in the latest round. the conflict has so far killed 130 palestinians. hamas and other palestinian militants are counter attacking by firing rockets and motor shells into israel. they killed two more israelis bringing the number of dead on that side to five. hundreds of people in gaza are taking refuge at schools run by the u.n. palestinian refugees account for more than 70% of gaza's population. they were forced off their land after the 1948 founding of israel and during subsequent wars. >> translator: i don't think this place is safe because they attacked u.n. schools before and i just hope we'll be safe. >> u.n. secretary general and u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton visited israel to lend their weight to mediation efforts. >> the goal must be a durable outcome that promotes regional stability and advances the security and legitimate aspirations of is
for now fighters for israel and hamas show little sign of letting up. more than 130 people have died in a week of fighting. israeli forces carried out air strikes and fired shells at the gaza strip in the latest round. the conflict has so far killed 130 palestinians. hamas and other palestinian militants are counter attacking by firing rockets and motor shells into israel. they killed two more israelis bringing the number of dead on that side to five. hundreds of people in gaza are taking...
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in retaliation for israel keeling hamas' chief. as we look at this, just since wednesday, some 200 rockets have been flown from gaza into southern israel. what's the latest? >> that's right, richard. good morning to you. just a short while ago the military here on the radio station claimed responsibility for the rocket that landed at the southern tip of tel-aviv. it also raises questions about the ongoing operation which is aimed to stop the rocket fire. it certainly hasn't been able to suppress it entirely. this did not start with yesterday's scaling of the military commander. in fact, he was buried today. thousands of people attended his funeral. for them it's been an ongoing conflict over several days. earlier in the week israel ca y carried out several air strikes. that fuelled the latest round of violence. and it is one that is now continuing for at least the third straight day and one that u.s. president obama is trying to deal with. they have started cease fires in the past with israel. they're now heavily gauged in trying t
in retaliation for israel keeling hamas' chief. as we look at this, just since wednesday, some 200 rockets have been flown from gaza into southern israel. what's the latest? >> that's right, richard. good morning to you. just a short while ago the military here on the radio station claimed responsibility for the rocket that landed at the southern tip of tel-aviv. it also raises questions about the ongoing operation which is aimed to stop the rocket fire. it certainly hasn't been able to...
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and israel. here's israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu earlier today. >> the palestinians must recognize the jewish state. and they must be prepared to end the conflict with israel once and for all. none of these vital interests, these vital interests of peace, none of them appear in the resolution that will be put forward before the general assembly today. and that is why israel cannot accept it. >> joining me now to talk more about this, former state department mideast officer joel ruben. also palestinian italian journalist and msnbc contributor willa jabroe. both israel and the u.s. say the resolution violates agreements to solve issues through negotiations which broke down two years ago. on the heels of the recent violent clashes between gaza and israel is now the right time for this vote? >> well, it's a fate acomply that the vote is going to take place. it's been in the works for some time before -- really the bigger issue is how will the parties react after it? there's been a calm re
and israel. here's israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu earlier today. >> the palestinians must recognize the jewish state. and they must be prepared to end the conflict with israel once and for all. none of these vital interests, these vital interests of peace, none of them appear in the resolution that will be put forward before the general assembly today. and that is why israel cannot accept it. >> joining me now to talk more about this, former state department mideast...
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want to to remind you that israel did everything israel could to proceed to give a chance to this to this process we stopped buildings stopped building in some area for turn months what no government before this government and the end of the of this. of this step of israel nothing happened palestinians didn't get back to the negotiations they did back very symbolically and it was done in two weeks and it again failed so i think that israel done everything he could to bring back this process but again we have to provide security to israel. while we also spoke to ramsey baroud editor of palestine chronicle dot com who believes israel was using peace talks to stall palestine pass to statehood. when netanyahu comes and says the only way of peace is direct negotiations from the point of view of someone who doesn't really understand what's going on it sounds reasonable enough it sounds logical enough but the problem is israel has done everything in its capacity and its power to undermine any chances and any prospects for that for the so-called peace process to achieve anything since palest
want to to remind you that israel did everything israel could to proceed to give a chance to this to this process we stopped buildings stopped building in some area for turn months what no government before this government and the end of the of this. of this step of israel nothing happened palestinians didn't get back to the negotiations they did back very symbolically and it was done in two weeks and it again failed so i think that israel done everything he could to bring back this process but...
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another story this week israel's troops exchanged fire with syria but the rebels are gaining more support from the west to get rid of the. eurozone in recession as millions take to the streets in the first quarter. strike to demand an end to austerity. back at the past seven days top stories and the latest developments this is the weekly on. foreign reporters and guards are forced to scramble is that office is a targeted by israeli bombs several journalists have been wounded tel aviv says it wants to send gaza back to the middle ages and is preparing a ground invasion while militants retaliate with unguarded rockets. as the latest. the reports we're receiving is that hoff of the people who have so far been treated at shifa hospital which is the biggest hospital in gaza city off of the people being rushed there are in fact children the hospital is simply not coping it's running short of space and also medical supplies at the same time there was an israeli air force strike that moved ten members of the same family killed when a three story building in which they were collapsed around him we
another story this week israel's troops exchanged fire with syria but the rebels are gaining more support from the west to get rid of the. eurozone in recession as millions take to the streets in the first quarter. strike to demand an end to austerity. back at the past seven days top stories and the latest developments this is the weekly on. foreign reporters and guards are forced to scramble is that office is a targeted by israeli bombs several journalists have been wounded tel aviv says it...
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and israel and the us versus the world as a to dismiss palestine success at the un two thirds of countries david go ahead with statehood bid. around the world and around the clock this is r.t. egypt dominated constitutional assembly has passed a new draft constitution the document is based on sharia law and it's triggered fresh protests across the country opposition activists say it's a betrayal of the revolution's ideals which journalist bell true has the details now from cairo. the problem really stems from the constituent assembly itself many of the liberal leftists and church representatives actually walked out of the constituent assembly but they said it was bullying from the islamist factions that dominated the constitution writing body the key issues is the sharia law which many say the articles about sharia law leave opens interpretation to a very ultra orthodox interpretation and in addition the rights groups are saying that some articles are really impinging on human rights for example the practice of military trials of civilians which is condemned on the international law is act
and israel and the us versus the world as a to dismiss palestine success at the un two thirds of countries david go ahead with statehood bid. around the world and around the clock this is r.t. egypt dominated constitutional assembly has passed a new draft constitution the document is based on sharia law and it's triggered fresh protests across the country opposition activists say it's a betrayal of the revolution's ideals which journalist bell true has the details now from cairo. the problem...
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well following the vote both israel and the u.s. tried to downplay its significance washington's amboy to the u.n. susan rice the palestinian hopes are doomed to failure as recognition by the u.n. won't change anything on the ground today's grand pronouncements will soon fade and the palestinian people will wake up tomorrow and find that little about their lives has changed today's vote should not be misconstrued by any as constituting eligibility for u.n. membership it does not this resolution does not establish that. there is a state. ramsey baroud added to her and palestine chronicle dot com says washington's middle east rhetoric is outdated and the un vote shows the u.s. risks possible isolation because of its unflinching support for israel. what hillary clinton has actually said can only be understood within the old context the us is an evil to get out of the rot it's political rot of many years partly the united states its is stuck in its own foreign policy of all it is incapable of adapting to a new middle east to the so-call
well following the vote both israel and the u.s. tried to downplay its significance washington's amboy to the u.n. susan rice the palestinian hopes are doomed to failure as recognition by the u.n. won't change anything on the ground today's grand pronouncements will soon fade and the palestinian people will wake up tomorrow and find that little about their lives has changed today's vote should not be misconstrued by any as constituting eligibility for u.n. membership it does not this resolution...
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israel on the us versus the world as the to dismiss palestine success at the un than two thirds of countries gave the go ahead to its statehood bid. do you think that something it's just cable kates could ever happen again the clinics here because of the time next year hopefully earlier than later does the world's top whistleblower have up his sleeve during the sound talks exclusively to r.t. . for costing live from moscow this is r.t. i'm kerry johnston now egypt dominated constitutional assembly has passed a new draft constitution the document is based on sharia law and has triggered fresh protests across the country opposition activists say it's a betrayal of the revolutions ideals of journalists well true has the details now from cairo. the problem really stems from the constituent assembly itself many of the liberal leftists and church representatives actually walked up to the constituent assembly to what they said was bullying from the islamist factions that dominated the constitution rights embody the key issues is the sharia law which many say the articles about sharia law leave open
israel on the us versus the world as the to dismiss palestine success at the un than two thirds of countries gave the go ahead to its statehood bid. do you think that something it's just cable kates could ever happen again the clinics here because of the time next year hopefully earlier than later does the world's top whistleblower have up his sleeve during the sound talks exclusively to r.t. . for costing live from moscow this is r.t. i'm kerry johnston now egypt dominated constitutional...
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and israel. there's about 2 million jews who live here in the united states and a large population of them in florida, new york, new jersey, maryland. and they play an important role in the religious life here in the united states as well as the political life. another group that plays a big part? evangelical christians, stronger supporters of israel and christians united for zion have as many as 750,000 members. that gets tricky with the theological beliefs that jesus may be returning to jerusalem. >> i spoke with the mayor of jerusalem yesterday who seemed to underscore the importance of his city's religious sites. let's listen. >> they're focusing on destruction, on killing, on hurting innocent people. today they even tried to take a shot at jerusalem. god forbid! could you imagine what would have happened if they hit a holy site in the city of jerusalem, the church, the western wall, the mosque? they would, of course, blame us for that. >> and it's interesting you say that evangelical christi
and israel. there's about 2 million jews who live here in the united states and a large population of them in florida, new york, new jersey, maryland. and they play an important role in the religious life here in the united states as well as the political life. another group that plays a big part? evangelical christians, stronger supporters of israel and christians united for zion have as many as 750,000 members. that gets tricky with the theological beliefs that jesus may be returning to...
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israel's convinced they'll find natural causes. sorry. >> i was just saying, you and i remember, you better than anyone, from being there, and i remember covering the funeral, that there had been a lot of talk about arafat's being ill, his weakness, about his leadership, but it really is fascinating that in the intervening years and intervening eight years, the palestinians have divided between hamas and fatah more critically and really is a vacuum of leadership. >> no, that's right. no, you and i were at the funeral together, i remember it well. there is a vacuum of leadership -- what a day it was, absolutely. what a frenzy of mourning. it was amazing in those scenes at the time. yeah, you know there's a vacuum of leadership in one sense, hamas -- the split is what counts among the palestinians since then. hamas, of course, is completely taken over the gaza trip and has strong support in the west bank and the west bank is also by the way a strong leader in the west bank in terms of keeping his leadership position. by the way, we'l
israel's convinced they'll find natural causes. sorry. >> i was just saying, you and i remember, you better than anyone, from being there, and i remember covering the funeral, that there had been a lot of talk about arafat's being ill, his weakness, about his leadership, but it really is fascinating that in the intervening years and intervening eight years, the palestinians have divided between hamas and fatah more critically and really is a vacuum of leadership. >> no, that's...